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Switzerland’s gambling watchdog is reviewing FIFA’s “Right to Buy” NFTs, while noting no wrongdoing has been alleged. Switzerland's gambling regulator is looking into whether "right-to-buy" tokens sold by global soccer organizing body FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament comply with rules that govern gambling, Bloomberg reported. No wrongdoing has been alleged. Gespa is assessing whether the tokens, which can be bought, sold and traded on FIFA’s non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, are gambling-like or represent conditional purchase rights. FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association. The authority has not alleged wrongdoing nor had it received any reports of wrongdoing, and is gathering facts to determine whether any action is warranted, director Manuel Richard told Bloomberg on Monday. Read more

XRP price prediction has assessed XRP reclaiming $3 with resistance at $3.17–$3.36 and possible targets near $3.60–$4.00 if momentum holds. Traders have weighed CME’s 24/7 crypto plan and upcoming ETF deadlines while monitoring support around $2.94 and an RSI near overbought. The post XRP Price Prediction: V-Shaped Rebound Sends XRP Toward Breakout – Something Big is About to Happen appeared first on Cryptonews.

Opendoor has confirmed plans to support crypto for property purchases—to evaluate and Accept payments, including Bitcoin—as BTC has rallied and adoption has grown across real estate and luxury sectors. Timing and supported coins beyond Bitcoin have not been disclosed. The post Real Estate Giant Opendoor to Accept Bitcoin and Crypto for Home Buying, CEO Confirms appeared first on Cryptonews.

The newly public blockchain lender earns praise for market share in tokenized credit, but concerns remain over scaling and regulation.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones reaffirmed his growing preference for Bitcoin over gold as a hedge against inflation, while also signaling optimism about further market gains. Jones, founder and chief investment officer of Tudor Investment Corporation, which oversees roughly $40 billion in assets, made the remarks during an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box on […] The post Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones says Bitcoin will outpace gold in ‘a world of fiscal expansion’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The stablecoin issuer reportedly capitalized on its initial investments in February and April to weigh in on who should comprise the Italian football club's board. Stablecoin issuer Tether will reportedly pitch its own list of board candidates and “governance changes” for Juventus, a football club based in Italy in which the company has a 10.7% stake. According to a Monday Reuters report, Tether’s suggestions for the football club’s board will come ahead of a Nov. 7 shareholder meeting, and it will also contribute about $129 million as part of a capital increase in Juventus. The stablecoin issuer initially invested in Juventus in February, increasing its stake to more than 10% in April as part of a “commitment to innovation and long-term collaboration,” according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. The football club’s board has been no stranger to controversy in past years. Every member resigned in November 2022 amid allegations of financial fraud involving players’ salaries. Former Juventus board Chair Andrea Agnelli and ...

Prominent Ethereum wallet MetaMask is gearing up to debut its own token, and will roll out a Linea-fueled rewards program in the run-up.

ChatGPT's maker also unveiled a drag-and-drop platform for building AI agents at DevDay 2025, but the polish comes with strings attached.

Polymarket bettors have indicated that the U.S. government shutdown has likely continued past October 15, reflecting a shift since early October as Congress has considered a stopgap bill and industry groups have urged bipartisan progress on crypto policy. The post 74% of Polymarket Bettors Predict U.S. Government Shutdown To Last Past Mid-October, Odds appeared first on Cryptonews.

Stablecoin A7A5, pegged to the Ruble, has reached a $500M market cap and about 43% of the non-dollar segment. EU penalties are prepared as Elliptic and TRM Labs have reported $1B-plus daily flows and links to sanctioned entities and cross-border trade. The post Sanctions-Defying Ruble-Backed Stablecoin Explodes to $500M – Is This Russia’s Answer to the Dollar? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin has moved above $125K through Uptober, backed by $3.24B in weekly U.S. spot ETF net inflows. Market participation has concentrated in Bitcoin as altcoins have lagged, with open interest plateauing and funding having compressed. The post Has Uptober Peaked? Why Billion‑Dollar ETF Inflows Might Not Shield Bitcoin from a Pullback appeared first on Cryptonews.

Elon Musk is bullish on using AI to generate video games, and now xAI is hiring a specialist to teach its chatbot Grok how to do just that.

Strategy has reported a $3.9B unrealized gain as Bitcoin’s Q3 rally has raised the fair value of 640,031 BTC to $47.35B. The firm has made no new purchases during Sept 29–Oct 5 and has kept extensive ATM and preferred stock programs available for future issuance. The post Strategy Reports $3.9B in Bitcoin Fair Value Appreciation in Q3 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

PEPE has climbed 8% over the past week, with trading volumes soaring past $700 million in a single day, fueling renewed interest and a bullish Pepe price prediction.A strong technical setup is forming, and momentum is building as meme coins return to the spotlight.The recent approval of a Dogecoin ETF, the first of its kind […] The post Pepe Price Prediction: PEPE Approaches Key Support – Next Move Could Double Your Money appeared first on Cryptonews.

DOGE has jumped 12% in the past week, and with whale wallets on the move, momentum is building behind a bullish Dogecoin price prediction.Big money is flowing in as institutional interest ramps up, adding serious weight to the recent breakout.Top analyst Ali Martinez has flagged a sharp spike in whale accumulation – a sign that […] The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: Massive Whale Accumulation Detected – Explosive Rally is Next appeared first on Cryptonews.

Stellar CEO Denelle Dixon has argued that proprietary blockchains have echoed past monopolies, has urged builders and policymakers to back open, permissionless networks, and has stressed that today’s choices have shaped fees, access, and interoperability across global finance. networks. The post Stellar’s Denelle Dixon Warns Against “Railroad” Monopolies in Blockchain Infrastructure appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has approached $100 billion in assets under management, making it the firm’s most profitable ETF despite its launch just 435 days ago. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted on Oct. 6 that IBIT now generates more revenue for BlackRock than funds that have been operating for decades. The […] The post IBIT approaches $100B in AUM as BlackRock’s most profitable ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The ARK Venture Fund invested around $10 million in the tokenization specialist, according to CoinDesk's calculation.

Digital assets investment products have seen a record $5.95B in weekly inflows as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana have led allocations. U.S. flows, shifting rate expectations and a shutdown backdrop have coincided with an AUM peak of $254B and continued spot ETF demand. The post $6 Billion Floods Crypto in One Week – Institutions Going All-In on Bitcoin, ETH, SOL appeared first on Cryptonews.

Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones believes US financial markets are far from bubble territory, citing fiscal imbalances as fuel for risk-on assets like Bitcoin and growth stocks. Key takeaways: Paul Tudor Jones expects massive upside from US markets, but notes that widespread retail and institutional participation is required for a market peak. US stock market valuations and economic conditions don’t point to an immediate downturn, supporting the thesis of continued speculative momentum. Read more